About the Department

The Penn State Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics (ESM) is an internationally distinguished department that is recognized for its globally competitive excellence in engineering and scientific accomplishments, research, and educational leadership.

Our Engineering Science program is the official undergraduate honors program of Penn State’s College of Engineering, attracting the University’s brightest, most creative, and most ambitious engineering students. Our curriculum and multidisciplinary program emphasize enhanced understanding and integrated application of engineering, scientific, mathematical, and statistical principles and prepares students for advanced studies and careers in leadership.

We also offer graduate degrees in engineering science and mechanics (M.S., Ph.D., joint M.D./Ph.D.), engineering mechanics (M.Eng.), engineering at the nano-scale (M.S.), and an integrated undergraduate/graduate program. With access to award-winning faculty and world-class facilities, our graduate students conduct innovative research in cutting-edge science and technologies and in interdisciplinary programs that address society’s grand challenges.

We strive to offer a comprehensive education that equips our students with multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary skills in engineering and science. Our goal is to prepare them for successful careers as world-class engineers and future leaders in fields such as science, technology, law, business, and medicine. Through their hard work, they will impact and advance the well-being of the global society, its environment, and the future frontiers yet to be discovered.